Grizedale Forest Trail Marathon and Half Marathon

Ambleside, United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026

Event information

The Montane Trail 13 & 26 Grizedale takes place on Sunday 1st February 2026 at Grizedale Visitor Centre, Hawkshead, Cumbria (postcode LA22 0QJ). The event offers both a marathon and a half marathon. The event often fills in advance.

Distances:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon (first 13 miles of the marathon route)

Course and terrain

The half marathon follows the first 13 miles of the marathon route on good forest tracks. The route is described as undulating and includes views of Coniston and the surrounding area. The half marathon finishes at Grizedale Visitor Centre. Marathon runners continue beyond that point on an eastern loop towards Windermere. The terrain for the races is varied, with forest tracks, some road sections, and noticeable changes in elevation; it is not flat. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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